Certified Addiction Specialist Counselor II - Front Range
Reports to: Clinical Director
Job Category: Hourly Non-Exempt Full-Time
Salary Range: $24.40-$31.25 per hour DOE
Job Site: Foundry Front Range (Broomfield)
Job Summary:
The Residential Counselor II provides daily support, guidance, and care for clients and helps maintain the safety of those in treatment. Counselors assess the needs of clients, create service plans, and execute and evaluate those plans while ensuring the safety of clients.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's required. CAS required.DORA-registered required.2+ years proven experience with people and program management in clinical settings.2+ years experience in an addictions and/or behavioral healthcare setting, residential treatment experience preferred.Required Skills/Abilities:
Group facilitation skills.Knowledge of "best practices" and evidence based behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologies.Familiar with the 12-Step Program and the 12 Steps/12 Traditions. State and federal licensure regulation knowledge.Impeccable ethics and integrity.Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitude. Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Excellent listening skills.Computer literacy and knowledge of EMR and CRM. Excellent written communication skills.Outstanding customer service skills and abilities. Ability to take direction and make sound decisions. Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with staff and clients. Provide care and compassion with discretion to staff and participants. Valid, non-restricted Colorado driver's license.Duties/Responsibilities:
Facilitate one-on-one and group therapy sessions.Complete service plans and updates for caseload.Provide support services to individuals in treatment.Collaborate with clinical, medical, and admissions staff.Contribute to clinical decisions, recognize, and demonstrate treatment is a team effort.Create and maintain a safe, comfortable, and person-focused treatment environment. Ensure client safety and satisfaction. Comprehend, follow, and enforce policies & procedures with clients. Attend all required team meetings. Communicate medical concerns to Medical Team.Identify emergency signals and situations and respond appropriately. Constant awareness and communication with clinical team, family members, and client.Complete documentation within time frames set by the organization's policy as required by license and accreditation standards. Maintain strict confidentiality, HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2 compliance. Adhere to organization's policies & procedures, State & Federal law, OSHA, JCAHO, and BHA regulations & standards. Represent NRT mission and values.Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Standing, sitting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, typing, see, hear, speak.Exposure to a clinical and medical environment.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.Driving in all weather conditions.Benefits & Perks:
Health and Wellness
Financial
Competitive salaryEmployee recognition and rewards programsEmployee referral incentive programEmployer-sponsored 401(k) planWork/Life Perks
Professional growth and developmentContinuing education reimbursementUnlimited paid time off (exempt employees) + sick daysPaid time off policy (non-exempt employees) + sick daysPaid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)Full-time employees
This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Employer accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Requirements:Compensation details: 24.4-31.25 Hourly Wage
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